Appointed Person Lifting Operations

Our Infrastructure Utilities Main Contractor client has a new requirement for a well experienced LEEA Certified Appointed Person Lifting Operations APLO to join their team in Dubai UAE to work on a new Data Centre and Infrastructure project Successful candidates will have a proven background as an APLO on large scale new build projects working with tower mobile and crawler cranes and have worked with recognised main contractors in the UAE previously Valid LEEA certification as lifting supervisor is mandatoryThis role is available for immediate joining and is hiring as an initial 6 month contract position outsourced through J10 ConsultingKey ResponsibilitiesThe Appointed Person for Lifting Operations is the competent person formally designated by the employer to plan organize technically assess and control lifting operations The role is responsible for developing and approving suitable lifting plans selecting appropriate cranes and lifting accessories establishing the safe system of work and confirming that risks are reduced to an acceptable level before execution The Appointed Person shall exercise independent technical judgement and has authority to reject suspend or redesign any lifting operation that cannot be performed safely or within approved limits Plan and control routine non-routine critical complex tandem and engineered lifts within the limits of verified competence and company authorization Provide technical leadership to Lifting Supervisors crane operators riggers slinger signallers banksmen engineers equipment suppliers and construction teams Assess mobile cranes crawler cranes tower cranes and other lifting appliances applicable to the project subject to the individual s demonstrated competence Cover civil MEP utility substation equipment installation loading unloading and material-handling activities across assigned project sites Escalate lifts requiring specialist engineering beyond personal competence to a qualified lifting engineer crane manufacturer or other authorized specialist Lift Assessment Categorization and Planning
- Review the lifting requirement load characteristics verified weight dimensions centre of gravity lifting points structural integrity orientation travel path and final landing arrangement Classify each lift according to the approved company or client lifting procedure and determine the required planning review and approval level Prepare or technically approve task‐specific lifting plans drawings sketches calculations lift studies and method statements appropriate to the lift category Select a suitable crane or lifting appliance based on configuration working radius boom or jib length duty capacity load chart reeving counterweight outrigger position and applicable derating Determine suitable lifting accessories hitch arrangements sling angles load distribution spreader beams lifting beams shackles and connection points Define the sequence of operations hold points trial lift requirements communication method exclusion zones tag‐line use landing controls and emergency arrangements Ensure simultaneous operations adjacent cranes restricted clearances public interface traffic and other workface conflicts are identified and controlled Assess access routes crane standing locations set‐up area operating envelope tail swing boom clearance and load travel path Confirm ground conditions and allowable bearing capacity are suitable for calculated crane reactions and planned outrigger or track loading Specify crane mats spreader plates engineered platforms or ground‐improvement measures where required supported by competent engineering input Identify underground services basements culverts voids excavations slopes overhead lines structures and other constraints affecting stability or clearance Confirm wind limits visibility requirements lighting conditions and other environmental restrictions using manufacturer data and project controls Arrange site verification before the lift and require reassessment whenever conditions differ from the planning assumptions Define the lifting team structure and minimum competency required for the Lifting Supervisor crane operator rigger slinger signaller banksman and other specialist personnel Verify that personnel certificates authorizations and experience are valid relevant to the equipment and suitable for the planned operation Confirm cranes lifting appliances and accessories possess valid inspection testing and certification acceptable to the authority client and project jurisdiction Review crane load charts manufacturer manuals configuration records inspection reports maintenance status and safety‐device requirements Ensure lifting accessories are traceable compatible correctly rated and included in the lifting arrangement without exceeding working load limits Establish the required lifting documentation pack and record‐retention requirements including plans calculations permits certificates checklists briefings and close‐out records Condu